A reader writes… Q: I’m 24 this year, and the last two women I’ve dated have both been older than me. I was really hoping to have a serious and stable relationship with the latest girl, who is three years older. Unfortunately, she tells me it bothers her that I’m younger. She says it makes her feel insecure. My friends are mostly in their late 20s or 30s because I’m more comfortable with them and share a similar mindset. I’ve felt a large gap when mixing with people my age. But these older people are mostly attached or married, and sometimes I really feel lonely. What can I do to get back on track to be what I’m supposed to be at my age?